Submitting petitions for municipal elections begins today

CORRECTION: The wards and positions of Juanita Wilson and Lonny Chapman have been corrected. (08/03/22 - 9:08PM)

Candidates circulating petitions to appear on the November ballot for municipal positions may begin submitting them today, Wednesday, August 3. Positions to appear on the ballot for the City of Alexander are the eight seats on the city council and the mayor’s office.

City council members serve a two-year term. The mayor’s position is a four-year term.

When requesting a petition for a seat on the city council the candidate must provide the ward number and position number. Current members on the city council and their ward and position are Joe Pollard (Ward-1; Pos-1), Elizabeth Bland (Ward-1; Pos-2), Joy Gray (Ward-2; Pos-1), Lonny Chapman (Ward-2; Pos-2), Harold Timmerman (Ward-3; Pos-1), Dan Church (Ward-3; Pos-2), Juanita Wilson (Ward-4; Pos-1), and Jeffery Watson (Ward-4; Pos-2).

Anyone who wants to run for an elected city position, and has not picked up a petition, may acquire one at the Saline County Clerk's office weekdays from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM at 215 N. Main St.; Benton, AR. Candidates have until Noon, August 10 to pickup or drop off petitions. If you have any questions call the County Clerk’s office at 501-303-5630.